Western influence on Africa

Historically, the wildlife, natural resources, and culture have made Africa a highly valuable continent to the western world.

It was during the late 1800s that the western world really started to explore deeper into the heart of Africa with ill intents of colonizing.

Seeking only to reap the economic and territorial benefits, settlers created quick local governments instead of industrializing Africa.

First published in 1899 in McClure's magazine, "The White Man's Burden" is a poem of obligation by Rudyard Kipling, rallying the Western world to go to Africa in order to save a supposedly condemned culture.

The participating Western countries represented at the conference included Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and others.

[4] The mission of this organization is to promote economic and political growth within Africa and provide a form of continental protection.

The AU works to combat the historical effects of colonization and apartheid to unify African nations in the mission to address the complex, multifaceted social, economic, and political challenges facing the continent.

Rich in natural resources such as diamonds and oil, Africa stands as a major contributor to the world economy.

Poverty prevents villages from installing wells causing people to travel three miles for dirty lake water that no one in the West would even think about drinking.

Corrupt governments are too busy accepting bribes to notice or prevent civil war and massacre within their own borders.

Fear drives families to migrate to "safer" areas resulting in cramp and unsanitary refugee camps.

Little food, clean water, medical supplies and basic safety are being stripped from people who share this world.

have actually traveled to Africa, your only understanding of the culture and area is primarily based on media, and even more specifically, movies.